Natalie Cignetti Shares Text with Indiana Coach After CFP Win
Indiana’s football program has reached an impressive milestone by capturing its first national championship title, a moment celebrated by head coach Curt Cignetti. The significant victory occurred on Monday, when Indiana defeated Miami with a score of 27-21.
Natalie Cignetti Shares Heartwarming Moment
After the championship game, Cignetti’s daughter, Natalie, shared a poignant text exchange with her father. In the conversation, she asked him if he was happy with the win. Cignetti’s enthusiastic reply was simply, “Yes,” accompanied by 14 emoji exclamation points, reflecting his joy.
A Nod to the Past
This exchange echoed a similar interaction from December 2019. At that time, Natalie had shared a screenshot from a conversation after her father’s team at James Madison University (JMU) secured a significant FCS playoff victory against Monmouth, winning 66-21. In that earlier match, when Natalie asked if he was happy, Cignetti responded with a simple, “No.”
Journey to Indiana
Cignetti transitioned to Indiana’s football program after an impressive stint at JMU. He took over a team that had previously finished with a disappointing 3-9 record. Under his guidance, the Hoosiers experienced remarkable growth.
- The team registered an 11-2 record in their initial season with Cignetti as head coach.
- They made their first College Football Playoff appearance in this debut campaign.
- In his second season, they achieved an outstanding record of 16-0.
Winning the national championship at Hard Rock Stadium marks a historic turning point for Indiana football. For Curt Cignetti, despite earlier challenges, this triumph shows his leadership has significantly transformed the program.
